SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2006

COMING MONDAY

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED UPDATE

Cartoon Network has released three images from "Destroyer," the series finale of Justice League Unlimited scheduled to air on Saturday, May 13.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"In a knock-down, drag-out battle on Earth and in space, the power moving behind the scenes of the villains is revealed leading to the most unexpected team-up in Justice League history."

Click on the thumbnails for larger images and look for more on Justice League Unlimited soon here in The Continuum.

HEROES FOR HIRE WRITERS

Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti are the writers for Marvel Comics' new Heroes for Hire series, The Continuum has learned.

Reached for comment, Palmiotti said he could not confirm his involvement.

The series, which will spin out of the Daughters of the Dragon mini-series written by Gray and Palmiotti, will tie into Civil War.

The first three issues are on a checklist for the event.

An official announcement is expected from the publisher soon.

SMALLVILLE'S "FADE"

The WB has released a description for "Fade," the Thursday, April 27 episode of Smallville.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"While in Metropolis, Clark (Tom Welling) saves the life of a stranger named Graham, who vows to repay Clark for his kindness. Unfortunately, Graham happens to be a hit man with the ability to cloak himself, and he decides killing Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) would be the best gift he could give Clark. Meanwhile, Clark confronts Lana (Kristin Kreuk) about her relationship with Lex."

The episode was written by Al Septien and Turi Meyer and directed by Terrence O¹Hara.

Look for more Smallville news this week here in The Continuum.

V FOR VENDETTA BOX OFFICE

With three new major releases opening, V for Vendetta slipped to eighth at the box office over the weekend.

In its fourth week of release, V for Vendetta pulled in an estimated $3.4 million over the weekend, pushing its total to $62.3 million.

The film opened in first place, took second in its second week and placed fifth in its third week.